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Houdini Aquarium 2018 is a chess analysis, database, and publishing tool powered by Houdini 6 PRO, the world’s strongest chess engine. It is rated as 60 ELO points over its predecessor and supports up to 128 cores and 128 GB of hash.
Use advanced tools like Interactive Deep Analysis, Infinite Analysis with presets, Find Blunders, and Game Analysis for whole games. You also get 1-year access to 7-piece Lomonosov endgame tablebases through Aquarium or at tb7.chessok.com, plus 3-month access to all courses at Chess King Learn.
Houdini Aquarium 2018 can auto-find chess programs on the Internet, including strong engines like Stockfish 8, then download and install them in a couple of clicks. You can also play against the computer using material handicap, time handicap, or a chosen ELO level.
It supports publishing games, analyses, and chess books as Aquarium iBook, on the web/blog, or in print. It is compatible with major opening book and database formats and can be used in Fritz and other chess programs. Browse more in Accessories > Chess Software or see Download - Opening Encyclopaedia 2026.
This product is brand new and includes the manufacturer's warranty, so you can buy with confidence.
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